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Families receiving tax credits won't be hit as hard as expected after the Chancellor today announced a U-turn on one of the major proposed cuts in the Summer Budget.
25 November 2015
The first batch of millions of tax credit renewal packs have been sent out by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), but furious recipients say they're already facing long waits when calling the helpline.
29 April 2015
Universal credit, a new benefit which replaces jobseeker's allowance, income support and other tax credits, will be launched today in four areas of north-west England.
29 April 2013
8 January 2013
The Government dealt a huge blow to benefit recipients by revealing in this week's Autumn Statement many handouts will not rise by the same pace as the cost of living.
7 December 2012
The Government is considering linking hikes in benefit payments to average pay rather than inflation, it was claimed last night.
18 September 2012
Retail workers could be better off on the dole because of tax credit changes brought in under the last Budget, a new report claimed this week.
11 June 2012
Parents across the UK are being asked to reveal how the soaring cost of childcare affects them, as two leading charities call on the Government to improve help for struggling families.
10 May 2011
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